Du Toit, Marais return to boost Stormers against Waratahs

Pieter-Steph du Toit will play for the Stormers against the Waratahs this weekend. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

CAPE TOWN – Pieter-Steph du Toit and SP Marais both return from injury for the Stormers' encounter with the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.

Lock Du Toit (back) and fullback Marais (toe) missed the Stormers' opening 28-20 victory against the Jaguares at Newlands last week, but have been included in a starting-line-up which features four changes in total for the clash at the Allianz Stadium this weekend.

In the forward pack Du Toit comes into the second row alongside JD Schickerling, with Kobus van Dyk starting on the flank and Chris van Zyl and Sikhumbuzo Notshe among the replacements.

In the backline Marais starts at fullback, with Dillyn Leyds shifted to the wing and JJ Engelbrecht at outside centre. EW Viljoen is set to provide impact from the replacements bench, with Seabelo Senatla being rested due to a heavy pre-season workload.

Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck said that his team is determined to carry the momentum they gained last week into their first game on tour.
"It has been a good week for us in Sydney and the players are focused on making a positive start to the tour.

"We know there are several areas in which we can improve, so we will be giving it everything on Saturday," he said.